Which of the following statements correctly describes a process by which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics? conjugation spreads antibiotic resistance genes rapidly in a population. bacteria reproduce slowly, allowing mutation to become widespread in a population. some bacteria produce exotoxins that breakdown antibiotics, rendering them nonfunctional. antibiotics cause mutation in bacteria, making them resistant.
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